*SYNCH* (Solidarity Among Young Nation for Change) is a group of young, boisterous individuals with a shared goal: inspiring and influencing the youth. Starting from a few medical students, it has now *expanded its network to more than 60 colleges all over Pakistan (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, GB, and Kashmir)*. We are, now, a family of more than *5000 active members*. We aspire to train our volunteers in personal, professional, social, and organizational domains of life, so they can grow into skillful and dynamic healthcare professionals and ultimately, leaders. To date, we've five established wings, *an MBBS/BDS Forum, a Doctors’ Forum, an Allied Health Sciences’ Wing, a Nursing Wing, and a Veterinary Sciences’ Wing.* Led by the four major domains, *Education, Healthcare, Medical Research, and Social Welfare*, SYNCH has equipped many students and professionals around Pakistan and in the world with skills in these fields. *It has officially been recognized and appreciated by the University Of Health Sciences (UHS), Pakistan.* We have garnered an impressive portfolio, the most significant of which includes collaboration with *The World Health Organization, Pakistan* in active pursuance of their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) regarding issues of the social milieu of Pakistan. Some of our major projects include Tobacco-Free Universities and Homes, Mental Health Awareness sessions, COVID-19 Awareness Campaign including Health from Home sessions, Basic Life Support Training Sessions, First Aid Training Programme, National Ration Distribution Drive, Career Counselling Sessions, Research Workshops, Free Medical Camps, Global Warming Awareness Campaign. Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign conducted in coordination with Shaukat Khanam Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH), Lahore is also attributed as one of our feats. We also conduct National Leadership Summit (NLS) annually to inculcate leadership skills in students and professionals.
2015